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3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(47 total reviews)
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Nigel Lockyer

37% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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2.0
Jun 22, 2026

Good pay overshadowed by poor management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Competitive Salary Remote Work Autonomy

Cons

Limited Growth Opportunities Politics more important than work ethic Lack of Communication Poorly Managed Severe lack of training

2.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It is a place with strong potential, good technical infrastructure, and a beautiful natural setting. It offers a diverse mix of people and professions, and it typically provides more stability and flexibility than industry, along with a fair salary.

Cons

Professionals outside the physics discipline are often not given full recognition as subject-matter experts in their own fields and are frequently overridden by individuals in senior or privileged positions. In many cases, decisions are driven more by influence, convenience, or personal preference than by operational needs or technical best practices. As a result, non-physicist professionals may be relegated to routine or less desirable tasks, while higher-visibility projects and decision-making responsibilities are concentrated elsewhere. Basicaly non-physicist professionals are hired to support or maintain systems that were implemented without sufficient planning or domain expertise, leaving significant room for improvement. This dynamic can lead to underutilization of specialized talent, reduced efficiency, operational challenges, frustration among staff, and, over time, burnout. Definitively not a good place to work for non-physicist professionals. NOTE: The actual CEO is Norbert Holtkamp

4.0
Dec 9, 2025

Low Pay Amazing People

Recommend
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Pros

Phenomenal People No Micro Managing Phenomenal retirement options (10% match in 401(a) after 2 yrs)

Cons

Lower than average salary Disorganized procurement (sometimes) Possible management issues

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